I was hoping to spend some quality time with my family on New year's eve and was looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. The Machan was everything I wished for and a lot more. Having travelled extensively to many forest resorts all over the world, I can say with unwavering confidence that Machan has been the best so far. A perfect balance of rugged nature with the comfort and luxury of home.
We stayed in the Heritage Machan, which is the only Machan of it's kind in the entire property. The design and interiors are exquisite and offer a beautiful view of the forest and the valley. The interiors are rustic but elegant and in sync with the nature outside. This Machan was the first to be built in the property and used to be the home of Mr. Pavan Hooja, the brain behind the entire concept of creating a sustainable infrastructure in the woods. The decor comprises of many keepsakes and antiques which add to the homely vibe. The beds were super comfortable and we woke up to a 180 degree view of the forest. Through the glass panes we also spotted the magnificent Malabar Giant Squirrel (Shekru) which is the state animal of Maharashtra. However the best part about the Heritage Machan was the Crow's Nest. A narrow spiral staircase attached to the Machan leads you up to a platform where you can get a 360 degree view of the entite property and beyond.
We were extremely fortunate to meet Mr. Hooja and Mrs. Hooja. Mr. Hooja himself gave us a small tour of the place and educated us regarding the way he conserved and helped grow a once deforested farmland into a dense beautiful jungle. The staff were very courteous and went out of the way to make the overall experience better for us. They also surprised us with a bonfire organised exclusively for us. The spa was the cherry on the top, extremely relaxing. Ashraf, who guided us on the nature trails and bird and butterfly watching tours is a very knowledgeable botanist and flooded us with intriguing facts about the local trees, tribes, fauna and culture. We also participated in the daily Yoga session which totally rejuvenated us. Last but not the least was the food. It was absolutely lip-smacking. We had three equally sumptuous meals daily throughout our 3 days' stay.
I highly recommend Machan to everybody who wishes to enjoy some quality time amidst nature. Thanks a ton to the entire Machan team and Mr. and Mrs Hooja for being such amazing hosts and making our stay unforgettable. Hope to visit again soon..!!

We visited this place as it was an old desire of my family members, but could not got through the booking. This time we got through to celebrate a birthday in a family with calm atmosphere enjoying nature and privacy. Thanks.

This place is absolutely worth visiting. It has so intricately balanced amenities with the Nature. Very thoughtfully designed.. you will definitely feel connected with the Nature without compromising on facilities! An awesome place, very warm people, nice food and amazing ambience..